ZIP 28469 · Brunswick County

Ocean Isle Beach, NC Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 28469, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

62.3%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#374 of 722
North Carolina rank
101
Policies

The verdict

Ocean Isle Beach, NC (ZIP 28469) averages $1,307/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally.

$1,307
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+26.2%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,307/yr
+26.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.66%
Avg severity: $49,043
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-76.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 28469 (Ocean Isle Beach, NC)

ZIP 28469 (Ocean Isle Beach, NC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,307 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 101 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 28469 comes in 26% below, the 32nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the North Carolina state average of $1,379, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #374 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium. The closest-priced peer within North Carolina is Waynesville (ZIP 28785) at $1,307, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 62.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 28469. 1.66% of policies in ZIP 28469 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $49,043. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.65% in this ZIP, a drop of 76.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 28469 have risen by 26.2%, ranging from $1,036 to $1,307 with a five-year average of $1,204, an annualized rate of +6.0% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 28469 Compares

vs National Average
$1,307 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs North Carolina Average
$1,307 vs $1,379
5% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 28469, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,100$1,200$1,300$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,307
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 28469.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,036 -
2019 $1,135 +9.5%
2020 $1,272 +12.1%
2021 $1,267 -0.4%
2022 $1,307 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,204
Premium Range
$1,036 - $1,307
Annual Change Rate
+6.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 28469

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 28469?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 28469 (Ocean Isle Beach, NC) averages $1,307 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 32nd percentile, #374 of 722 ZIPs in North Carolina. Premiums have changed +26.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 28469: claims frequency (1.66%), loss ratio (62.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.65%), together placing this ZIP at the 32nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 28469 compared to the national average?
At $1,307/yr, ZIP 28469 runs 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 28469?
Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 28469 in North Carolina, a drop of 76.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 28469 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 28469 have ranged from $1,036 to $1,307, with a 5-year average of $1,204. The annualized change rate is +6.0% per year.
How does ZIP 28469 compare to the North Carolina state average?
ZIP 28469 runs 5% below the North Carolina state average ($1,379/yr vs this ZIP's $1,307/yr), ranking #374 of 722 tracked ZIPs in North Carolina by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.